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A firm in Pune asks when the Code on Wages, 2019 comes into force. According to the Code's commencement provision, which statement is correct?

The Code comes into force on the date the Central Government appoints by notification in the Official Gazette, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions. It is not automatic and not left to State Governments.

  1. AIt comes into force on the date of publication in the Gazette, for all provisions together
  2. BIt comes into force on a date the Central Government notifies in the Official Gazette, and different dates may be appointed for different provisionsCorrect
  3. CIt comes into force on a date each State Government decides for itself
  4. DIt comes into force automatically after one year from Presidential assent

Explanation

The commencement clause empowers the Central Government to appoint, by notification in the Official Gazette, the date of coming into force. Different dates may be fixed for different provisions. The option on all provisions together is wrong because staggered dates are expressly allowed.

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